Hot air balloon, elephants and peacocks – Jaipur !
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The peacock is the national bird of India, and our hotel, the Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur, has several of them running around freely on the property. They are not only beautiful, even though it is early in the year and their annual “plumage” has not grown yet, but, as I found out…
Japan Travel – Cultural Notes
Our three weeks of travel in Japan recently were organized to focus on culinary and cultural experiences. It was an eye-opening trip full of exciting new tastes and insight into a highly successful culture which appears to be different from other eastern cultures we’ve experienced in significant ways. Here are some reflections on the…
Puerto Vallarta Favorite Experiences
In my previous posting on “Puerto Vallarta”, I focused on how the city’s vibrant cultural and historical identity and natural beauty, combined with the talented and devoted locals, provide the ultimate authentic Mexican beach vacation. When you are ready to leave the beach and the relaxing comfort of your hotel, here are some of the enriching…
Azerbaijan, land of fire!
Azerbaijan. Read our previous country posting: “Austria, land of drop-dead gorgeous Alpine settings!” COUNTRY ROLL No 12 : Azerbaijan, land of fire, hosting 49 countries in 2015 for the first European Games! Read our related posting: “Best of Azerbaijan food: Lamb Pilaf (Plov)!” Read our next country posting: “Bahamas, 3000 islands Caribbean playground…
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